Friday, August 29, 2014

Before you get too excited, yes, I know I posted this yesterday. But since then, I have found over twice as many Chagall Lovers; and so, I am reposting with all of the new sweethearts & their strange companions included. I hope you enjoy.

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Lovers in the Moonlight
Marc Chagall (1887-1985), a Russian–French artist, was one of the most successful artists of the 20th century. He created a unique career in nearly every artistic medium, including paintings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries & fine art prints. Chagall's haunting, exuberant, & poetic images enjoy universal appeal.

1914 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Blue LoversOnly love interests me, and I am only in contact with things that revolve around love. Chagall

1914 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Green LoversWhen I am finishing a picture, I hold some God-made object up to it - a rock, a flower, the branch of a tree or my hand - as a final test. If the painting stands up beside a thing man cannot make, the painting is authentic. If there's a clash between the two, it's bad art. Chagall

1915 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Birthday

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Lovers in Pink 1913

1917 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Grey LoversArt is the increasing effort to compete with the beauty of flowers – and never succeeding. Chagall

1917 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The PromenadeIn the arts, as in life, everything is possible provided it is based on love. Chagall

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Double Portrait 1917In our life there is a single color, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love. Chagall

1954 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Le Champ de MarsArt seems to me to be above all a state of soul. All souls are sacred… Chagall

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Lovers of VeniceIf I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing. Chagall

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) LoversOne cannot be precise, and still be true. Chagall

1969 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Artist and His LoveThe habit of ignoring Nature is deeply implanted in our times. This attitude reminds me of people who never look you in the eye; I find them disturbing and always have to look away. Chagall

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Couple Flying over VillageMine alone is the country of my soul. Chagall

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